BAGHDAD , Iraq -LRB- CNN -RRB- -- Iraqi forces detained the suspected leader of a terrorist cell network believed to be funded by Saddam Hussein 's eldest daughter , who is wanted by Iraqi authorities on terrorism charges , the U.S. military announced Monday .

Raghad Hussein is currently living in Jordan under the protection of the royal family .

The raid happened Sunday in Hussein 's hometown of Tikrit . It was carried out by Iraqi forces , advised by U.S. Special Forces , the military said .

The network , believed to be funded by Raghad Hussein , has been `` linked to a series of attacks on coalition forces '' using rocket-propelled grenades and roadside bombs , the military said .

`` These attacks have claimed the lives of numerous Soldiers and Airmen , '' a military statement said .

Other leaders of the network have been detained in previous raids , the military said .

The international police organization Interpol last year issued an alert to authorities across the world that Raghad Hussein is wanted by Iraqi authorities .

The Iraqi government has issued an arrest warrant for the 38-year-old daughter of the late Iraqi leader on charges of inciting terrorism and crimes against life and health .

Interpol -- based in Lyon , France -- issued a Red Notice in the case . That is a request to police anywhere to help track her down and extradite her to Iraq .

She has been living in Jordan under the protection of the royal family . E-mail to a friend

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Iraqi forces detain the suspected leader of a terrorist cell network

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Cell is believed to be funded by Saddam Hussein 's eldest daughter , Raghad

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Raghad , wanted in Iraq on terrorism charges , currently living in Jordan